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My HVAC contractor is recommending a Carrier dual zone 2.5 ton mini split for my garage space and room above. I'm only familiar with Mitsubishi and Daikin. As well, he is the only contractor who says we need a hyper unit that has the capability of operation below 30 degrees Fahrenheit. We live...

My contractor suggested I try Celect Cellular Composite side as an alternative to Hardie Plank siding. I ordered a few samples Monday and received them yesterday. Very impressed. Attractive, lightweight, good rigidity. Interlocks for good sealing and has Kynar coating so it resists mold...

My plans were to have an asphalt roof for my 25x25. I am now reconsidering given the exhorbitant prices for OSB/plywood that a metal roof may be less expensive. I would just put purlins over my trusses and apply the metal roof without OSB/Plywood. Haven't priced it out yet, so has anyone else...

They will be pouring the slab on my 24x24 detached garage. I will be running 100a from the house by 2" schedule 40 conduit to the subpanel. I want to install the grounding rod in the slab below the location of the subpanel. Local code says 4" has to be above grade. Does grounding rod need to be...

Which is preferred copper or pex under the slab? In my 24x24 garage I will have in the back corner the rough in for water, drain and electric. So 24' under the slab, 28' across the driveway to house foundation and another 30' inside house to main connection. So I was looking at 100' of coiled...

My garage will have 12' sidewalls of which first 6ft. is 6" poured concrete then 6ft of 2x6s. I am planning to fir strip the concrete for drywall installation. Need some suggestions on how I should route wall outlets switches. Firring strips will not give me the depth or protection for outlet...

I purchased a 33'x60' piece of land adjacent to my principal residence for a new garage. I need a survey done with the submission of the building permit. I received an estimate of $4900. This seems way out of whack with reality. What I need is the survey map for my architect to submit the...

Finally received approval from my County that I can build a garage on a very small plot of land adjacent to my property. So now I need to use a good software package to develop specs for a builder. What's out there that's either free or relatively easy to use.

Need to check if my electric clothes dryer is getting power. I have a two wire circuit tester that I use for 120v to check for power. Can I use this for a 240v line and more importantly, which two contacts. It is a threw prong outlet.

I really love my race deck flooring for my two car garage. Only one issue. Once when my wife was pulling car in, she hit the brakes quickly (friont wheels on race deck and rear wheels on driveway)and the whole floor moved forward and buckled. The only way to get it back to normal was pull out...

Finally had my Bendpak h9-ST installed yesterday. Time lapsed video of the install to follow! I have a 10 foot ceiling and barely was able to fit my two cars in. Only about 4 inches to spare at top. Since you have to raise the lift 2 inches to release the locks, i am cutting it pretty close...

I finally broke down and bought a code reader. I did my research and bought a Launch cReader CRP123. I bought this unit because I wanted to be able to clear all engine codes, SRS and ABS codes. The CRP 123 advertise that this unit does that. When I tried it on my 2000 BMW, it didn't catch all...

Anyone know a good source where I can find Metric drill bits for metal?

I have a 20 year old Griot's epoxy coating that needs to be repainted before I put in my new lift. I am thinking of renting a floor sander to get back to the bare concrete so I can get a good bond. Any suggestions on paper grade and do I need to use TSP to etch the floor again or am I OK with...

I am installing a 220v line in anticipation of installing my 4 post Bend Pak lift. BendPak says I need a 25 amp circuit breaker. I used 10 2 wire and local code says we need a switch. The only issue is I can find a 20 amp and a 30 amp circuit breaker but not a 25amp. So do I use a 20 or a 30?

My cars have jack mounts points. So that's where I put my jack to raise the car. However, when I raise the car to use may jack stands obviously I can't use the same mount point. So usually I use an area around the jack point (when I'm lazy) or use the crossmember. Just curious how everyone does it.